WO2015165926A1 - Dispositif, installation et procédé pour la fabrication d'une matière mélangée à un granulat - Google Patents

Dispositif, installation et procédé pour la fabrication d'une matière mélangée à un granulat Download PDF

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WO2015165926A1
WO2015165926A1 PCT/EP2015/059268 EP2015059268W WO2015165926A1 WO 2015165926 A1 WO2015165926 A1 WO 2015165926A1 EP 2015059268 W EP2015059268 W EP 2015059268W WO 2015165926 A1 WO2015165926 A1 WO 2015165926A1
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Josef Haas
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  • the invention relates to a device, a method and a plant for producing a mass mixed with granules.
  • the invention relates to a device in which a granulate can be introduced into a mass under overpressure.
  • the invention relates to a plant for the production of edible products or for the production of intermediates for the production of edible products.
  • the field of the invention relates to systems in which solid components are introduced into pumpable masses.
  • solid components are introduced into pumpable masses.
  • Examples thereof are devices in which a granulate such as nut pieces, brittle, solid edible pieces, candy, fruit pieces, cereal pieces, frozen pieces or similar granules are introduced into a pumpable mass.
  • Pumpable materials are, for example, viscous, viscous to pasty masses with a pasty consistency. Examples include chocolate and greasy creams such as creams, chocolate creams, vanilla creams or similar creams. According to the prior art, such creams are produced, for example, batchwise in large mixer tanks. For this purpose, a mass, such as a chocolate cream, filled in a container.
  • the granules such as nuts
  • the mixture of granules and the mass is pumped or filled in another device in which the mass is dispensed dosed. In this process, all steps are done at ambient pressure. In this case, an adverse lumping or lowering or drifting of granules often occurs.
  • the granules are fed after gassing.
  • the gassing devices are usually designed as mixer devices.
  • a granulate such as Nusssplitter would adversely affect the consistency of the mass in the fumigation on the one hand and be crushed or crushed by the gassing beyond.
  • the granules must be introduced after the fumigation, at elevated pressure in the mass.
  • An object of the invention is to improve this process efficiency, in particular to allow a continuous supply of the granules, so that the system does not have to be stopped for refilling.
  • Granules are in particular an accumulation of a plurality of dimensionally stable bodies, which have a size of about 1 mm up to 14 mm, preferably about 2 mm to 7 mm. Due to the dimensional stability, no sealing homogeneous block is formed even when conveyed by a screw conveyor. Rather, it is a free-flowing or at least be divided into their individual parts granules collection.
  • the object of the invention is now to provide a device, a system and a method that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and in particular provides an efficient way to granules of a mass under pressure mix particularly evenly distributed and this optionally as a product issue.
  • the plant according to the invention is particularly suitable and adapted to be used "in-line" in an industrial manufacturing plant for the production of food products.
  • the object of the invention is achieved in particular by the combination of features of the independent claims.
  • the invention particularly relates to a device for feeding granules, in particular edible granules such as pieces of nut, into a pumpable mass under overpressure, in particular a fumigated edible cream such as
  • Chocolate cream comprising: a mass line, in which the under one
  • Mass pressure standing mass is moved and in particular continuously conveyed, the mass pressure in the mass line is greater than the ambient pressure; a filling section for receiving the granules at ambient pressure; a discharge section connected to the mass line for discharging the granules into the mass moved in the mass line, the pressure in the discharge section being in the
  • an intermediate section having a variable intermediate pressure which is variable, in particular, between the ambient pressure and the mass pressure; a first shut-off element with an open position in which the filling portion is open to the intermediate portion, so that the granules from the filling portion is movable into the intermediate portion and with a
  • a second shut-off member having an open position in which the intermediate portion is opened to the discharge portion so that the granules are movable from the intermediate portion into the discharge portion and to a closed position in which the intermediate portion is separated from the discharge portion and / or one
  • Pressure change device for changing the intermediate pressure in the
  • the device has a filling position in which the first shut-off element is in the open position, in which the second shut-off element is in the closed position in which there is ambient pressure in the intermediate section and in the filling section and in the dispensing section
  • the device has an output position in which the first shut-off element is in the closed position, in which the second shut-off element is in the open position and in which prevails in the intermediate section and in the output section of the same duck and in particular mass pressure.
  • a conveying device for conveying the granules is provided in the mass line, wherein the
  • Conveying device is particularly suitable for continuous conveying or admixing of the granules and is preferably designed as a screw conveyor.
  • the granules is introduced by the conveying device in the dispensing position and in the filling position at mass pressure in the mass line and in the mass or is.
  • a mixing device is provided in the output section, wherein the mixing device is designed in particular as a mixing head with moving mixing elements and preferably as a mixing head for continuous admixture of the granules in the continuously moving mass.
  • the pressure change device is connected via a connecting line system with the intermediate portion and the output portion and that in the connecting line system controllable or controllable valves are provided, that the pressure in the output section to the mass pressure in the mass line is adaptable or adapted and / or the intermediate pressure in the intermediate section is adaptable or adapted to the mass pressure, the pressure in the output section or the ambient pressure.
  • the device comprises a shaft-shaped or tubular granule shaft extending from a filling opening for the
  • Granules extending to or into the conveying device of the output section and that in the course of the conveying direction of the granules from the filling opening to or into the conveying device successively the filling portion, the first shut-off, the intermediate portion, the second shut-off element and the output portion are arranged.
  • the granule shaft is designed as a downpipe, in the granulate is driven by gravity from the filling opening to the conveying device or is.
  • the invention particularly relates to a plant for producing a with a
  • Granules provided mass which is optionally provided that in the course of the transport path of the mass successively the following components are provided: a mass source such as in particular a bulk tank or a device for the continuous production of the mass, a system conveying device for transporting the mass of the mass source through the plant , wherein the system conveying device is designed in particular as a pump; optionally one
  • Mass processing station such as in particular a crystallizer or a
  • Conching machine for a chocolate cream a mass pressure build-up device for increasing the pressure of the mass to the mass pressure and optionally for
  • the mass pressure-increasing device is designed in particular as a gassing device; a device for feeding granules into the mass, and an output device for dispensing the granulated mass, in particular a nozzle or a nozzle bar.
  • a piping system is provided to promote the mass and to connect the components of the system.
  • the invention relates in particular to a process for the formation of a mass mixed with granules, in particular a fumigated chocolate cream with
  • Nuts comprising the following steps: filling the granules in the
  • Granules are enclosed in a granule chamber formed by the intermediate section of the granule shaft and the two shut-off elements; subsequently
  • Mass pressure or on the pressure of the output section then opening the second shut-off element, so that the granules transported into the output section is, and conveying the granules located in the output section in the moving mass.
  • the pressure in the output section during each method step essentially corresponds to the mass pressure.
  • the granules are conveyed into the mass, wherein the conveying preferably takes place continuously or continuously intermittently.
  • the mass is brought before the supply of the granules of a mass pressure increasing device to the mass pressure, wherein the mass pressure is greater than the ambient pressure and wherein the
  • Mass pressure build-up device is designed in particular as a gassing device.
  • the mass mixed with granules is conveyed to an output device, and that the mass mixed with granules is dispensed in the dispenser, so that an edible product or a
  • a granulate can be efficiently added to a pumpable mass under overpressure.
  • the refilling of the granules can take place during production.
  • the device according to the invention may be part of a plant for the continuous production of a granulated mass.
  • the invention particularly relates to a device with which a granulate can be supplied to a pressurized mass.
  • the mass has a mass pressure that is greater than the ambient pressure. This means that the pressure prevailing in the mass line pressure is greater than the ambient pressure.
  • the invention preferably proposes to supply the supplied granules under a pressure which substantially corresponds to the mass pressure.
  • the granules are filled in a first step under ambient pressure in the inventive device, in particular poured.
  • the pouring can be done manually or via an automatic feeder.
  • the granules are pressurized in the device. This is preferably done in a closed granule chamber.
  • This granular chamber is provided in particular between a first shut-off element and a second shut-off element. By closing the shut-off a chamber is formed.
  • a pressure changing device is connected to this granule chamber for compressing the granules. This may include, for example, a compressor or a gas storage tank.
  • the device is therefore a special embodiment of a pressure lock in the technical sense.
  • the granule chamber corresponds to the intermediate section with closed shut-off elements.
  • a shut-off element can be opened so that the chamber opens and the granules are introduced substantially isobarically into the mass at the same pressure can.
  • a plurality of valves and pressure lines and sensors may be provided.
  • a mass pressure sensor is provided which measures the pressure in the mass line directly or indirectly and the measured variable as a control or controlled variable to a control or Passes control device.
  • a pressure-changing device is provided whose lines preferably open into the intermediate section and / or the output section of the device according to the invention.
  • an ambient pressure sensor can be provided.
  • the control or regulation of the device is designed such that there is essentially mass pressure in the dispensing section at any time. Thus it is avoided that the mass escapes against the conveying direction of the granules through the conveying device in the output section.
  • the line of the pressure change device preferably opens into the intermediate section.
  • the pressure can be variably changed.
  • the pressure can be adapted to the mass pressure, which also prevails in the output section and / or in the mass line.
  • the pressure can be adapted to the ambient pressure.
  • the pressure can be changed substantially between the mass pressure and the ambient pressure.
  • the valve can be opened to the outside, so that the overpressure escapes and an automatic adaptation to the ambient pressure takes place.
  • the increase in pressure is preferably carried out by a compressor, a pressure tank or similar device.
  • shut-off elements are preferably provided, which in particular limit the granule chamber for compressing the granules.
  • These shut-off elements can be designed, for example, as valves or slides.
  • these shut-off elements are designed to be gas-tight, so that when the shut-off element is closed, an escape of the pressure is prevented. In the open state, they are opened in such a way that the granules can be conveyed from the filling section into the intermediate section and / or from the intermediate section into the dispensing section.
  • a conveying device is preferably provided in the output section. This is designed for example as a screw conveyor. In this conveying device there is preferably mass pressure. The conveying device is adapted to convey the granules from the discharge section into the mass line, mass or mass direction.
  • a stirring device is provided in the dispensing section. This may include, for example, movable mixing elements, which prevent bridges from being formed if appropriate, and that the granules in the discharge section clump or form lumps, which could subsequently cause clogging of the device. In particular, this stirring device serves to loosen the granules in the dispensing section.
  • a mass source is preferably provided.
  • This mass source may be, for example, a tank or a reservoir.
  • the bulk source may also be a plant for the continuous production and mixing of a mass.
  • the plant preferably comprises a plant conveying device, by which a mass flow through the plant is effected.
  • the plant conveyor transports the mass from the bulk source to an output device where the mass provided with the granules is discharged.
  • the individual components of the system are preferably connected by a pipeline system.
  • the system comprises a mass pressure build-up device. This can be designed, for example, as a gassing device, aerator or aerator.
  • the plant comprises a mixing device for continuous admixture of the granules in the mass.
  • the mixing device is formed by the mass line and / or the conveying device.
  • the conveyor opens into a mixing chamber in which the granules are added to the mass.
  • the conveyor opens directly into the mass line.
  • the granules are fed to the mass, the mass being or being moved during the supply.
  • the method according to the invention and the device according to the invention are preferably characterized in that the granulate is brought from the ambient pressure essentially to a mass pressure in order to enable isobaric feeding of the granules into the mass.
  • a mass pressure in order to enable isobaric feeding of the granules into the mass.
  • an intermediate section is provided in the device, in which the pressure between the ambient pressure and the mass pressure is variable.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the device according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows a possible embodiment of a system according to the invention.
  • Fig. 3 shows another embodiment of a possible system according to the invention.
  • Fig. 4, 5 and 6 show three positions of the device according to the invention for changing the pressure in the intermediate section.
  • Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention.
  • This comprises a filling opening 14 for supplying the granules.
  • the filling opening 14 adjoins the filling section 4.
  • the device according to the invention comprises an intermediate section 6 and an output section 5. Between the filling section 4 and the intermediate section 6, a first shut-off element 7 is provided.
  • This shut-off element has at least two positions. In an open position, the filling section 4 is connected to the intermediate section 6. In particular, the filling section 4 is open to the intermediate section 6 so that the granulate can pass from the filling section into the intermediate section.
  • a second shut-off element 8 is provided between the intermediate portion and the output portion 5. This likewise has an open position, wherein in the open position granules can be conveyed from the intermediate section into the dispensing section 5.
  • a stirring device 22 is provided in the dispensing section 5.
  • This stirring device 22 comprises stirrers that are driven by a drive.
  • This stirring device is suitable and / or adapted to stir and in particular to loosen up the granulate contained in the dispensing section 5.
  • a delivery device 10 is provided in the delivery section 5.
  • This conveyor 10 is preferably designed as a screw conveyor and conveys the granules from the output section 5 in the direction or mass line 3 or in the mass contained in the mass line 3 and moving mass. 2
  • the conveyor device is preferably driven by a drive. Further, a pressure changing device 9 is provided.
  • This pressure change device comprises a connection line system 12. This opens into the intermediate section 6. Further, the pressure change device or its connection line system opens into the output section 5.
  • the pressure change device 9 includes, for example, a compressor and / or a pressure tank.
  • the pressure changing device comprises one or more valves 13, which are preferably designed as controllable and / or controllable valves.
  • pressure sensors 23 may be provided whose measured variables can be used to control and / or control the pressure change device 9.
  • a pressure sensor 23 for measuring the mass pressure in the mass line 3 is provided. Based on this pressure, the pressure in the output section 5 and optionally the pressure in the intermediate section 6 are adjusted.
  • first shut-off element 7 and the second shut-off element 8 are controllable and / or regulated.
  • the shut-off elements comprise a drive for moving the respective shut-off element, by means of which the shut-off element can change from the open position to the closed position or vice versa.
  • the device is suitable and / or adapted to bring a granulate regulated in the mass.
  • the pressure of the mass can be about 0.5 to 2.5 bar. Furthermore, the pressure can be up to 5 bar. Such pressures occur, for example, in CO 2 -begasten chocolate creams.
  • the granules are introduced manually or automatically into the filling section 4.
  • a level sensor in the intermediate section 6 gives a signal as soon as the granules can be introduced into the filling section. In particular, this is the case when the intermediate section is empty.
  • the pressure of the intermediate portion is adapted to the ambient pressure, so that when the first shut-off 7 opens, there is no pressure change.
  • the granules are conveyed from the filling section 4 in the intermediate section 6. This is preferably done solely by gravity.
  • a granule well is provided, along which the filling portion, the intermediate portion and the discharge portion are arranged.
  • the granule shaft is formed in the present case as a downpipe. If the granules are transported from the filling section into the intermediate section, a signal is given by a filling level sensor so that the first blocking element closes again. Subsequently, the pressure changing device is activated, so that the pressure in the intermediate section is increased from the ambient pressure to the mass pressure. The mass pressure is measured in particular by a sensor 23 in the mass line.
  • the shut-off elements are pneumatically or hydraulically actuated.
  • an electrical operation by, for example, a linear drive is conceivable.
  • the pressure-changing device 9 and in particular the intermediate pressure in the intermediate section are preferably regulated, wherein the intermediate pressure is optionally adjusted or equalized to the mass pressure.
  • a level sensor is preferably provided. If the level of a defined value corresponding to low and the intermediate pressure of the intermediate portion equal to the pressure of the output section and / or the mass pressure, the second shut-off element is opened. Thereby, the granules can be conveyed under increased pressure from the intermediate portion to the discharge portion.
  • the pressure in the output section 5 is preferably always substantially equal to the mass pressure of the mass line. Detected in a further consequence of the level sensor of the intermediate portion, that the intermediate portion is emptied, the second shut-off element closes. Subsequently, the intermediate section and in particular the intermediate pressure can be adapted to the ambient pressure, in order to enable a renewed filling with granules.
  • bypass line 24 is a safety line into which the mass flow of the mass is diverted if no promotion of the granules by the conveyor happens. This prevents that during emptying of the conveyor, the mass penetrates into the conveyor, in particular in the screw conveyor.
  • the device has a capacity of about 10 to 200 kg / h.
  • This capacity refers to the mass flow of the granules.
  • the plant according to the invention has, for example, a capacity of about 1500 kg / h with a granulate content of, for example, 10% to 16%.
  • an automatic filling device For filling the granules in the device according to the invention may optionally be provided an automatic filling device.
  • Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of a system according to the invention.
  • This comprises a mass source 16, which is formed for example as a buffer tank with a stirrer provided therein.
  • a system conveyor 17 is provided.
  • This system conveying device 17 is embodied, for example, as a pump and designed to pump and / or convey the mass from the mass source 16 through the system.
  • the plant may include a mass processing station 18. This can be, for example, a tempering device, a crystallizer, a conching device, etc. From this mass processing station 18, in the present embodiment, the mass is passed on to a pressure build-up device 19.
  • the pressure build-up device is designed in the present embodiment as a gassing device, aerator and / or aerator.
  • the pressure of the mass is increased.
  • the pressure is built up by supplying gas such as CO 2, air, nitrogen or the like and / or by increasing the volume.
  • gas such as CO 2, air, nitrogen or the like
  • the conveyor device 10 of the device according to the invention opens in the present embodiment, the conveyor device 10 of the device according to the invention.
  • the output device 20 is shown only schematically as an arrow in this illustration.
  • Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of a system according to the invention.
  • the system comprises a mass source 16. This is designed for example as a bulk tank. Further, the plant optionally comprises a mass processing station 18, such as a crystallizer, a condenser or, for example, a tempering device. Furthermore, the system comprises a system conveyor device 17, which is designed in particular as a pump. The system conveying device is preferably designed to convey the mass through the system.
  • the system according to the invention preferably comprises a mass-pressure-building device 19.
  • this device is designed as a gassing device, aerator or aerator.
  • the mass is pumped through the bulk pressure build-up device, it is pressurized to ambient pressure or pumping pressure to the mass source.
  • the mass is subsequently transported under mass pressure to the device according to the invention.
  • the granules are pressurized in the manner described above and introduced via the conveyor 10 in the mass line 3 and in the mass 2.
  • the conveyor 10 opens directly into the mass line 3.
  • the mass line 3 comprises in this embodiment, a bypass line, by which a promotion of the mass can be bypassed by the region of the mouth of the conveyor 10.
  • the mass is conveyed to an output device 20.
  • the mass can be dispensed, for example, through nozzles, whereby an edible product or an edible intermediate product is formed.
  • the mass line 3 may include a return line 25 through which the mass may be pumped back to the mass source 16. If necessary, this is used when starting the system.
  • the mass source 16 may be formed, for example, as a reservoir.
  • the reservoir can, for example, be encased - especially on the sides and in the floor area.
  • stirrer and scraper can be provided, which can be moved by a drive, so that the mass contained therein, for example, can not deposit or can not demix.
  • a fill level sensor is preferably provided.
  • the reservoir has an insulation, which is formed for example as a thermal or cold insulation.
  • the mass source preferably has a valve which can be closed and opened automatically or manually, so that a separation or a connection of the mass source to the rest of the system can take place.
  • the tank is equipped, for example, with a closable cover or a lid, with a safety switch if necessary, so that the system can only be operated with the lid closed or cover closed.
  • the bulk source preferably comprises a CIP connection which allows a cleaning process which according to the prior art does not require substantial disassembly and in which all product-contacted surfaces are cleaned.
  • the system conveyor device is designed in particular as a pump, wherein the pump has special provisions for sealing against the mass, so that it is not contaminated for example by oil.
  • the pump may for example have a silicone stator and be driven by a direct drive.
  • the drive is in particular frequency-controlled.
  • the mass processing station is designed, for example, as a crystallizer. This is preferably formed insulated and optionally comprises a water cooling on the inside and / or on the outside of the cylinder.
  • the water cooling is preferably temperature-controlled.
  • a scraper or a stirrer may be provided. This element too is preferably ClP-cleanable.
  • the mass pressure build-up device is designed in particular as an aerator, aerator or gassing device.
  • the mass pressure build-up device comprises a cooling or heating, which is formed in particular by channels through which medium flows, for example in a vessel or in the stirrer.
  • the mixing head can be driven pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically, for example.
  • a different temperature control of different parts is possible.
  • the drive of the mass-pressure-building device is preferably frequency-controlled and possibly directly driven.
  • the mass-pressure-building device may comprise a manual gas metering with a measuring tube.
  • An automatic gas metering with a gas mass flow meter can also be provided.
  • a pressure sensor is preferably provided in or in the mass-pressure-building device, which may be designed, for example, to control the system and / or to output and trigger an overpressure alarm.
  • an electronic back pressure control can be provided.
  • a temperature sensor for measuring the mass temperature may be provided at the outlet of the mass-pressure-building device.
  • the medium temperature for cooling or heating of the mass pressure build-up device can also be regulated or controlled.
  • the device according to the invention for feeding the granules preferably comprises a screw conveyor. This is preferably frequency-controlled. Furthermore, if appropriate, a regulated accumulator is provided. This is designed in particular as a cylinder chamber with piston or expansion tank and is used for pressure control, pressure stabilization and / or the timely volume delivery in the system or in the system.
  • the plant according to the invention in the present embodiment comprises an output device 20.
  • This is formed, for example, for the metered output of the granulated mass.
  • output pistons with be provided at a rate of 0.01 to 145g / cylinder.
  • the cylinder size depends in particular on the product size.
  • the output device is temperature controlled.
  • the dispenser may, for example, comprise molds into which the mass is introduced.
  • a conveyor belt or a conveyor chain is present, on which the mass is deposited.
  • molds for receiving the mass are moved on a conveyor belt.
  • a nozzle bar is provided, which comprises a plurality of nozzle openings, wherein optionally this nozzle bar is designed to be movable. In particular, this movement is regulated and / or controlled, for example via servomotors.
  • an output frequency of 10, 20, 30, 40 or up to 50 outputs / min can be made. Also intermediate values of these values are possible.
  • a back pressure regulator is provided. This is designed in particular as a pressure regulator and / or as a vacuum regulator and is used to regulate the pressure within predetermined limits or to a predetermined value.
  • a melting device or a remelt device is provided. This is used in particular to start up the plant, in which preferably no granule feed takes place.
  • a solidified cream can be heated, for example, so that the resulting crystals melt.
  • Figures 4, 5 and 6 show the device according to the invention in three different positions.
  • the device is shown in a filling position.
  • the second shut-off element 8 is closed or the second shut-off element 8 is in a closed position.
  • the first shut-off element 7 is in an open position.
  • the granules 1 can be conveyed from the filling section 4 into the intermediate section 6.
  • the intermediate section and the filling section are completely filled with a granulate 1.
  • only a portion is filled.
  • the filling position preferably only the intermediate section is filled with granules, so that a closing of the first shut-off element 7 is not hindered by the granules.
  • FIG. 5 shows the device according to the invention in an intermediate position. In this intermediate position, both the first shut-off element 7 and the second shut-off element 8 are closed. Initially, ambient pressure prevails in the intermediate section 6. If both shut-off elements 7, 8 are closed, the pressure of the intermediate section can be adapted to the mass pressure and in particular to the pressure in the output section via the pressure changing device 9, not shown. If the intermediate pressure of the intermediate section 6 corresponds to the output pressure in the output section 5 and / or the mass pressure in the mass line 3, the second shut-off element can optionally change its position.
  • Fig. 6 shows the device according to the invention in the dispensing position.
  • the second shut-off is open or is the second shut-off 8 in an open position.
  • the granules can be conveyed from the intermediate section into the dispensing section.
  • this method step is essentially isobaric.
  • the supply of granules through the conveyor 10 in the mass line 3 is done isobar substantially.
  • the second shut-off element 8 can optionally change back to the closed position.
  • initial pressure or mass pressure initially prevails in the intermediate section.
  • both shut-off elements 7, 8 are closed, the pressure can be released from the intermediate section and in particular be adapted to the ambient pressure.
  • the first shut-off element 7 can be opened again in order to receive further granules from the filling section into the intermediate section.
  • the intermediate portion can be pressurized to be able to feed isobar granules to the discharge portion.
  • the pressure in the output section is kept constant.
  • this pressure substantially corresponds to the mass pressure prevailing in the mass line 3.
  • granules 1 are preferably conveyed by the conveyor device 10 into the mass line 3 or in the direction of the mass line 3.
  • the pressure in the filling section corresponds to the ambient pressure.

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Dispositif, installation et procédé pour acheminer un granulat (1), notamment un granulat comestible, tel que des morceaux de noix, dans une matière (2) sous pression, pompable, notamment une crème comestible comportant des bulles de gaz, par exemple une crème à base de chocolat.
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